Costa Rica Café Vida

Origin: Central Valley, Costa Rica
Program: Café Vida (Café Imports)
Elevation: 1200–1800 masl
Variety: Common Costa Rican varieties
Process: Washed
Harvest: December – February

Tasting Notes

Cocoa · Fresh citrus · Sweet & balanced

About This Coffee

Café Vida is a classic expression of washed Costa Rican coffee, sourced from the Central Valley—long considered the heart of Costa Rica’s coffee production. Grown at moderate to high elevations and processed with care, this coffee highlights balance, sweetness, and approachability rather than intensity.

Cherries are typically demucilaged shortly after harvest using mechanical methods, a practice encouraged by Costa Rica’s strict water-use regulations. This careful washed process helps preserve clarity while maintaining a soft, rounded profile. The result is a coffee that feels familiar, comforting, and quietly complex.

In the cup, you’ll find cocoa-forward sweetness supported by fresh citrus notes and a gentle, tart acidity. It’s structured without being sharp, making it equally enjoyable black or with milk. This is the kind of coffee that works effortlessly across brew methods and fits beautifully into everyday routines.

Why We Love This Coffee

We love Café Vida for its reliability and balance. It’s a coffee that doesn’t try to be loud, but consistently delivers warmth, sweetness, and clarity. Perfect for espresso, filter, or batch brew, it’s an easygoing crowd-pleaser that still reflects thoughtful sourcing and careful processing.

If you’re looking for a comforting, versatile coffee that shines in milk drinks but remains enjoyable as an Americano or filter, this one checks all the boxes.